Displ intertroch fx l femur, subs for clos fx w delay heal

This code signifies a left femur fracture located between the greater and lesser trochanters, where the bone fragments are not properly aligned. It specifically indicates that the patient is in a later stage of care for this fracture, and the healing process is taking longer than expected without surgical intervention.

Apply this code for follow-up encounters where a patient with a previously diagnosed displaced intertrochanteric fracture of the left femur is being monitored for delayed union, and the fracture is being managed non-surgically. This would include situations where imaging shows persistent fracture lines or incomplete callus formation beyond the typical healing timeframe for this type of injury.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "displaced" and "left femur" for accurate laterality and displacement.
• The "G" seventh character indicates a subsequent encounter for a closed fracture with delayed healing; verify that the fracture was not open and that delayed healing is explicitly documented.
• Always review the entire medical record to confirm the encounter type and the specific stage of healing for the fracture.